 914 damaged on the freeway. Front hood popped open |
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| PotterPorsche |
 Nov 4 2014, 12:11 AM
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I let my dad borrow my car during halloween trunk or treat. Apparently he didnt close the front hood well enough. Any suggestions or estimates on what it might cost to repair? What techniques might be used? I know i already need a front hood as it is warped in multiple places. Havent even had time to inspect the hinges.
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| Chris Pincetich |
Nov 4 2014, 02:58 PM
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After this happened to me, I pounded the bent corners flat, replaced the hinges, and drove with it looking not so good for 2 years. I doubt the hood was damaged. For a "real repair" you'll want metal from another car welded in to get that rain gutter good and everything back to "normal"
I recall the hinge bolt is an odd size, 14mm wrench Good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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PotterPorsche 914 damaged on the freeway. Front hood popped open Nov 4 2014, 12:11 AM
Cairo94507 Ouch! So sorry to see that. I am sure your f... Nov 4 2014, 07:01 AM JawjaPorsche Ouch! Glad to hear your father did not get hu... Nov 4 2014, 07:07 AM stevegm I know the feeling. I had one fly up one time whil... Nov 4 2014, 07:28 AM rick 918-S Big job! windshield out, replace the cowl pane... Nov 4 2014, 07:28 AM
stevegm
Big job! windshield out, replace the cowl pan... Nov 4 2014, 07:31 AM
mepstein
Big job! windshield out, replace the cowl pa... Nov 4 2014, 07:46 AM r_towle
Big job! windshield out, replace the cowl pan... Nov 4 2014, 08:33 PM rick 918-S
Big job! windshield out, replace the cowl pa... Nov 4 2014, 08:53 PM sb914 Sorry to see that bummer Nov 4 2014, 07:40 AM RobW Don't feel bad. I did the same thing 15 years ... Nov 4 2014, 07:46 AM r_towle Rick Bontempi at High Performance House has everyt... Nov 4 2014, 07:51 AM orangecrate Bummer :( At least he didn't wreck. Somewh... Nov 4 2014, 09:49 AM Dave_Darling Since you're in Hayward, check Parts Heaven fo... Nov 4 2014, 09:59 AM PotterPorsche the pictures may not show but the hood is toast wa... Nov 4 2014, 06:44 PM ThePaintedMan You could also repair the cowl find a fiberglass h... Nov 4 2014, 06:56 PM Porschef Most unfortunate. I hope you get it all ironed out... Nov 4 2014, 08:04 PM PotterPorsche Rick when it gets cut out do they hide the weld i... Nov 4 2014, 11:57 PM PotterPorsche Would this be the way to cut and weld back in?
ht... Nov 5 2014, 01:59 PM boogie_man Kind of, you can do it a couple of different ways ... Nov 5 2014, 02:33 PM |
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